Usage of social media
This questionnaire aims to understand patterns of social media usage, including frequency, the amount of followers and platform types. All responses are confidential and will be used for research purposes only.
1. On average, how much time do you spend on social media per day?
Less than 30 minutes
30–60 minutes
1–2 hours
2–4 hours
More than 4 hours
2. Which social media platforms do you currently use?
(multiple answers possible)
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
X / Twitter
Snapchat
YouTube
LinkedIn
Discord
Pinterest
Reddit
Dating apps (e.g., Tinder, Bumble, Hinge)
Other:
3. Are there any social media platforms you try to avoid? Please indicate which ones:
(multiple answers possible)
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
X / Twitter
Snapchat
YouTube
LinkedIn
Discord
Pinterest
Reddit
Dating apps (e.g., Tinder, Bumble, Hinge)
I don't avoid any of these platforms
4. What is the main purpose for using social media platforms for you in general?
Socializing / Keeping in touch with others
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
Dating / Romantic connections
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
Entertainment (videos, memes, music, etc.)
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
Gaming / Gaming-related communities
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
News / Information
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
Professional / Networking
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
For gaining ideas / inspiration (cooking, decorating, dressing, etc)
1 - Not at all
2
3
4
5 - Very much
5. How actively do you engage on social media?
Observe/read content
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Like or react to posts
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Comment or reply
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Post or create content
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Send private message
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
6. Approximately how many followers do you have across your main social media platform?
Fewer than 50
50–199
200–499
500–999
1,000–4,999
5,000 or more
7. Approximately how many accounts do you follow on your main social media platform?
Fewer than 50
50–199
200–499
500–999
1,000–4,999
5,000 or more
8. Do you consider yourself primarily a:
Content consumer
Content creator
Both equally
9. Generally speaking, do you perceive social media as helpful or damaging to your life (e.g., communication, organization, quality of information, mental health, perceptions of beauty, and daily habits)?
Very damaging
Somewhat damaging
Neither helpful nor damaging
Somewhat helpful
Very helpful
Finish
